KYB 340009 Suspension Strut - Rear

KYB Excel-G Rear Strut for Ford Festiva

The KYB Excel-G 340009 is a rear suspension strut for 1988-1993 Ford Festiva applications. It is built to restore original ride control, steering response, and body movement without changing the vehicle’s intended suspension behavior.

As part of the KYB Excel-G line, this strut is calibrated for OE-style performance and assembled on KYB’s OE production lines using quality components matched to original design targets.

Key Features

• KYB recommended OE replacement strut
• Restores designed control and handling for the Ford Festiva
• Nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube construction
• Triple-lip fluid seal helps reduce oil and gas leakage
• Vehicle-specific, hand-assembled damping valves manage tire contact, steering response, and body movement
• Strong strut body and bracket design helps minimize flex and maintain alignment
• Rear application with compressed length 15.24, extended length 23.54, and stroke length 8.31

Excel-G Product Line Details

KYB Excel-G is an Original Equipment for the Aftermarket (OEA) line built to match the vehicle’s original suspension tuning. For Ford Festiva rear strut replacement, KYB 340009 is intended to preserve the factory ride character while restoring control that can be lost as the original strut wears.

What This Strut Helps Address

• Excessive bouncing or poor rebound control
• Loose handling during lane changes or cornering
• Reduced braking stability caused by worn rear suspension damping
• Uneven tire contact from weak suspension control
• Noise or vibration related to worn strut components

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1988-1993 Ford Festiva, rear. Replace the suspension strut and coil spring assembly according to the manufacturer’s instructions. KYB recommends new strut mounts, part number SM5139, to reduce noise and vibration, and a KYB strut boot, part number SB101, to help protect the strut from dirt, debris, and salt. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 71225) for the same application.

Quality Assurance

KYB is a major OE supplier, and the Excel-G 340009 is produced on the same KYB assembly lines used for original-equipment shock and strut manufacturing. The design uses OE-quality components and application-specific damping calibration to restore factory-style performance for the Ford Festiva.